Police arrest 23-yo male under warrant for domestic violence

Auki police in Malaita province have arrested a 23-year-old male who was under warrant for domestic violence in Honiara last year.

Police media statement yesterday said Auki police acted following a report from the office of the Public Prosecution in Honiara of the man’s status.

The suspect failed to attend court after he was charged with domestic violence and went home, the police statement said.

The warrant was issued on the man for evading and failing to attend Magistrate Court.

The suspect was arrested on February 27at his home village in West Are’are and will be escorted to Honiara, where he will appear before the Honiara Magistrate Court, the statement said.

Malaita Provincial Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Tex Tafoa said, “Failing to attend court does not mean that the courts will sweep their cases under the carpet.”

He also thanked community leaders and individuals for their ongoing support to the police in upholding the laws.